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To merge shapes, they must be overlapping. Press and hold Ctrl while you select the shapes you want to combine.
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On the Shape Format tab, select Merge Shapes.
Tip: Point at an option on the menu to see a preview on your slide of how the option will affect your shapes.
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Select a merge option to apply it to the selected shapes.
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To merge shapes, they must be overlapping. Press and hold Shift while you select the shapes you want to combine.
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On the Shape Format tab, select Merge Shapes.
Tip: Point at an option on the menu to see a preview on your slide of how the option will affect your shapes.
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Select a merge option to apply it to the selected shapes.
Combining shapes isn't currently possible in PowerPoint for the web. You can, however, combine shapes in the PowerPoint desktop app.
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To open the desktop app, at the top of the ribbon, select Editing > Open in Desktop App.
Don't have the PowerPoint desktop app? Try or buy Microsoft 365.
